Dementia
What are conditions that affect memory, thinking, and daily functions.?
What is dementia?
What is the most common cause of dementia?
What is Alzheimer's?
What is a neurological disorder that mainly affects movement?
What is Parkinson's disease?
What helps a patient remember daily tasks?
What is a routine?
How tall is Mrs.Menzina?
What is 5'11?
What is the brain?
True or false? Alzheimer's is a disease that slowly gets worse over time.
What is true?
What is a chemical messenger that is reduced in Parkinson's?
What is dopamine?
Keeping floors clear and adding grab bars help prevent this?
What are falls?
What popular reality TV show does Mrs.Menzina want to apply for?
What is Traitors?
What is often the first symptom of dementia?
What is memory loss?
People with Alzheimer's may forget these important people.
What is friends and family?
What is the shaking movement that is a common symptom of Parkinson's?
What is a tremor?
This calm, slow, and simple communication is best used on patients with these disorders.
What is clear communication?
What is Mrs.Menzina's favorite hobby?
What is pickleball?
What is the main treatment focus for dementia patients?
What is managing symptoms?
People with Alzheimer's often forget this first.
What is recent events (or short term memory)?
True or false? Memory changes are the most common symptom in Parkinson's disease.
What is false?
What is the main goal of treatment for these diseases?
What is improving quality of life?
If Mrs.Menzina could have one super power what would it be?
What is healing (cure all sickness)?
This oral hygiene aid may be easier for dementia patients than traditional floss.
What are floss holders or interdental brushes?
This oral condition is commonly seen in Alzheimer's patients taking xerostomia-causing medications?
What is dental caries?
What appointment modifications would you make for a patient with Parkinson's?
What is patient education, appointment time, possibly talk to caregiver about home care?
Difficulty performing this daily task would increase the need for caregiver assistance.
What is toothbrushing?
If Mrs.Menzina had to pick a celebrity to play her in a movie, who would it be?
Who is Blake Lively?